1/6 Scale Sideshow Bossk Figure

[TaliBane]

I have no regret buying V1 Bossk exclusive, mostly because at $150 he was a good value. With this new version being $60 more, I wouldn't get this new one anyways. These $200+ price tags for figures is making me cut way back on purchases. Right now the only figure I'm thinking of getting that's out now or been previewed is the HT Snowtrooper commander to go with my SS regular.

V.1 Bossk was $160 and the new Bossk comes with free shipping (I guess a $15-20 value these days to most US locations) so it's probably closer to a $30 difference, but I hear ya. I despise the prices Sideshow now charges, for figures that are often inaccurate or poorly executed and therefore easily trumped by a new figure (look at SSC DX Vader helmet, SSC Biker Scout helmet, Hoth fig and Luke X headsculpts etc.) People on here constantly try to defend it, but for prices to pretty much quadruple in ten years is $#@%^&! outrageous and openly hostile/insulting to longtime customers.

 

[jedijim3002]

There really should be a customer loyalty program that sets you up to only pay $150 per figure or the price they started at when you entered the hobby! I'd be paying about $100 per figure. I'm sure some of you guys would only be paying $50!

 

[devilof76]

People on here constantly try to defend it, but for prices to pretty much quadruple in ten years is $#@%^&! outrageous and openly hostile/insulting to longtime customers.

I wasn't aware that companies unilaterally priced items. It's not a matter of defending it. It's just recognizing reality and choosing to buy or not. The alternative is flaccid indignation (usually coupled with garden variety nerd snobbery).

 

[TaliBane]

I wasn't aware that companies unilaterally priced items. It's not a matter of defending it. It's just recognizing reality and choosing to buy or not. The alternative is flaccid indignation (usually coupled with garden variety nerd snobbery).

SIDESHOW FREAKS BOARD

Ingredients: Flaccid Indignation (90%,) Nerd Snobbery (8%,)^ Undeservedly Arrogant A**holery and Feigned Expertatiousness (2%)

^ May be garden variety or commercially sourced

 

[devilof76]

I'm sorry I hurt your feelings.

 

[TaliBane]

I'm sorry I hurt your feelings.

 

[Pixelpiper]

I wasn't aware that companies unilaterally priced items.

You don't know about the Acrylonitrile Butadiene Cabal?

 

[devilof76]

I don't. Just supply, demand, and the consequences of their relationship, up to and including jaded consumers.

 

[Adam1138]

If anyone's interested, I have an exclusive version up for grabs on ebay at the moment.

 

[Jonnyc1988]

I don't think it is just inflation with these figures though. The quality and detail has greatly improved over the years. Not trying to justify the prices, but some of it. I do think they are still a bit too much.

 

[Unclechopchop]

Are they rereleasing this one? I jus saw a pr order

 

[Aliaz]

Are they rereleasing this one? I jus saw a pr order

Yes. Re-release with a new headsculpt.

 

[Futurion]

New hands and overall new paint of body


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[LoveMinusZero]

It really does look great, I hope the final production piece holds up.

 

[Olewis16]

Don't get how these re-releases of like Bossk and IG-88 shoot up about 70-80 dollars from their original retail. Makes me feel cheated on.

 

[TaliBane]

Don't get how these re-releases of like Bossk and IG-88 shoot up about 70-80 dollars from their original retail. Makes me feel cheated on.

That's because you're getting less and also waiting over a year to actually receive the re-released figure So it makes sense they would cost more.

 

[Wor-Gar]

Don't get how these re-releases of like Bossk and IG-88 shoot up about 70-80 dollars from their original retail. Makes me feel cheated on.

 

[Bo Shrek]

Times have changes my friend. Today HT will add a poncho, helmet, extra gun and label it a DELUXE!!!

 

[Futurion]

Jokes aside. That's economy. You can't expect prices to be the same as 5 years ago. Everything goes up. More likely with successful company like HT. High deman, high prices.


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[Darth Lam]

Well, to be honest, it seems like it's Sideshow's markup on the Hot Toys figures. They're stilling selling at around the same price in Hong Kong.